Helichrysum Italicum Essential Oil Corsica
Helichrysum italicum ct neral acetate
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Essential Facts
- Country of Origin: Corsica
- Plant Parts: Flowers
- Cultivation Method: Distiller is Certified Organic
- Note Classification: Middle
- Method of Extraction: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- Chemical Family: Esters, Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes
- Extraction Date: July 2015
- Approx. Shelf Life: 5-7 years
- Batch: helicor2015
Notes & Use
What Stillpoint "Nose"
Please Note: Due to the limited availability of this Essential Oil, Helichrysum italicum from Corsica is not available at a discount or for resale/wholesale orders. Please see Helichrysum italicum from France or Croatia for resale/wholesale orders.
Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil is such an amazing oil on so many levels. This is one of our personal favorite oils, and definitely one we would not be without, at any time. Helichrysum italicum essential oil assists us emotionally, physically and spiritually. We have seen how Helichrysum grows on the island of Corsica, even straight through the rocks. We have experienced the amazing benefits from this oil whenever there is any serious trauma, both emotionally and physically. Helichrysum italicum essential oil seems to step up to help heal wounds that we have incurred, on any level. This oil brings a sense of comfort and peace to any issue being addressed. We are impressed with its gentle, but extremely powerful abilities. Helichrysum italicum essential oil offers a sense of courage, helping us when we need endurance, strength and comfort. This essential oil is known to relieve depression, calm the spirit and open the heart.
We always use Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil in our massage practice when there is an injury that needs extra care and to add potency to any of the other oils we have chosen to use to help at that particular time. Helichrysum italicum essential oil works well alone or blended with other essential oils to help us whenever it is seriously needed. We have added Helichrysum italicum essential oil to blends when an added “punch” is needed, having wonderful effects with clients with arthritis.
Helichrysum italicum Essential Oil is one of the essential essential oils for any skin issue. It has marvelous wound healing and cicatrisant abilities. Helichryusm italicum essential oil works on healing cuts, stopping bleeding, for bruises and diminshing scars. It is also beneficial for eczema, psoriasis and acne. We use it any blends for use anywhere on the skin. The scent is quite unique and special, with a touch of sweetness, quite honey-like. It has been referred to as “honey for the psyche”.
Because Helichrysum italicum essential oil is so helpful for healing any kind of trauma, it resonates beautifully with the fourth, or heart chakra. When there is an emotional aspect that needs to be addressed, Helichrysum italicum will help soften the pain. There is such a gentle component to Helichrysum italicum that it will, indeed assist in healing any emotional distress that we might be experiencing. Patricia Davis, in her book Subtle Aromatherapy feels that Helichrysum italicum helps activate our intuitive brain, assisting in meditation, visualization and any creative endeavor.
We have received several amazing testimonials from clients who have used our Helichrysum italicum essential oil for long-standing skin issues as well as using the hydrosol for healing recent surgery wounds. We are constantly amazed when we hear these stories even though we have personally experienced the benefits of this essential oil.
Traditional Use of Helichrysum Italicum Corsica
Helichrysum italicum is also known as Immortelle or Everlasting.
We have two Helichrysum italicums here at Stillpoint Aromatics. This particular one is from our distiller in Corsica and it cointains over 13% italidones! The italidiones are believed to be the skin healing chemical constituants. The many benefits of Helichrysum italicum include treating burns and wounds, healing of scars both fresh and old. It is highly anti-inflammatory and is useful for pain and spasms. The high ester content brings a calming, healing aspect to this essential oil.
Helichrysum italicum essential oil has been found to beneficial in clearing stagnation in the liver as well as helpful in detoxification as it can be wonderful for supporting the lymphatic system. In France, it is also used for respiratory issues, such as asthma and bronchitis.
Helichrysum italicum essential oil blends well with the other Helicrysum species to alleviate respiratory issues. Try blending Helichrysum italicum with Helichrysum gymnocephalum, Helichrysum bracteiferum , and Helichrysum odoratissimum for respiratory issues either in an inhaler or steam blend.
Energetics
Energetics and Chakras
1st Chakra - survival and support, 2nd Chakra - relationships, creation energy, 4th Chakra - unconditional love, 6th Chakra - perspective, 7th Chakra - higher information, Clarity, Expansive, Protective, Purifying, Source Energy, Transformative, Unconditional love, UpliftingEnergetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities of Helichrysum Italicum Corsica
- Calming
- Healing energetically as well as physically
- Healing for deep emotional oils
- Sedating
- Restorative
- Deeply penetrating
- Heart opening/healing
- Assists in opening up intuitively
Chemistry
Therapeutic Benefits of Helichrysum Italicum Corsica
Analgesic, Anti-allergenic, Anti-depressant, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Calming, Cicatrisant, Tonic, Tonifying, Wound healing
Recipes & Blends
Aroma of Helichrysum Italicum Corsica
Astringent, Earthy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Rich, Slightly camphoraceous, Soft, WarmRecipes and Blends
Pain/Inflammation Be Gone
- 10 drops Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum)
- 5 drops Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus)
- 5 drops Central Plai (Zingiber cassumunar)
Blend into 1 oz Anti-trauma oil or any other herbally infused oil.
This is a great anti-inflammatory, pain relieving blend that can be applied to any painful or swollen joint/tendon/muscle.
Safety Etc.
Safety Information for Helichrysum Italicum Corsica
No known specific safety concerns associated with this essential oil.
References
- Damian, Peter and Kate. Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press; 1995.
- Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. London, UK: Vermillion; 2005.
- Davis, Patricia. Subtle Aromatherapy. Great Britain: Saffron Walden, 1991.
- Worwood, Valerie. Essential Aromatherapy. Novato, California: New World Library, 1995.
- Worwood, Valerie. The Fragrant Leaves. Great Britain: Bantam Books, 1999.
